Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) and the visiting Stanton Buffaloes (Stanton, TX), saw Merkel's basketball squad hold off Stanton by a tally of 41-39.

With the victory, Merkel improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Badgers travel to Fort Stockton (Fort Stockton, TX) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 8. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Fort Stockton won 72-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Presidio (Presidio, TX)

Next up, the Buffaloes confront the Fort Stockton Panthers (Fort Stockton, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 8. Stanton will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 72-52 non-league win over Presidio (Presidio, TX).